Hermès’s mythical-inspired garden brings the allure of a Parisian rooftop to London’s Mayfair
When garden design rhymes with high fashion: The French label has blessed Bond Street with a Mediterranean sanctuary
What do you get when you combine London-cool with Parisian chic and Greek majesty? The most fashionable garden in London, brought to life by French power-maison, Hermès. The redesigned terrace at their New Bond Street store is a sensory celebration of the sun-kissed season, mirroring their rooftop garden in the Faubourg store in Paris.
Blooming with fragrant flowers, herbs, and overflowing with coffee, we’re taking urban gardening ideas from this Mediterranean jewel – that is a haven for green-thumbed fashion lovers – with a craving for escapism.
Working with celebrated landscape designer Sarah Price, Hermès celebrated their theme of the year – Hermès, A Human Odyssey. Sarah drew from the Greek islands of Homer and Odysseus, the Garrigue of southern mainland France, and Fynbos of South Africa and Mediterranean ecosystems to curate an organic kingdom amid London’s most stylish postcode.
The most aesthetic of its plants include sub-shrubs, olives, and resinous trees, and naturally, we’re stealing modern garden ideas from this oh-so-stylish terrace. The garden also features Afghani Fig trees, soothing lavender, green Euphorbias, and pastel Cistus flowers. These florals envelope the Draped Reclining Figure sculpture by Henry Moore, which acts as the focal point of the space.
Alongside its delectable floral offerings, the terrace offers a colorful selection of mocktails, cold-pressed juices, cleansing concoctions, and coffee – because the only thing chicer than a Hermès garden is a Hermès Americano.
Plus, the terrace not only looks good but does good, too, as all plants and materials used in the creation are donated to The Exchange, a community-run organization in London. This space was designed by locals to promote new community-led programs and activities in the city.
The garden is now open until the 1st of August. Find the store at 155 New Bond St London, W1S 2UA, or visit the Hermès website for more information. We’ll be taking wardrobe ideas and garden notes from this fashionable paradise.
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Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team.
Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.
Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment.
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